POT HEARTY SOUP

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP:
8 medium potatoes
32 oz chicken broth
1 cup half and half
1 cup sour cream
1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
5 green onions diced
1 white onion diced
1 tsp salt plus more to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp pepper